"Unlike the House bill, the Senate committee wants more proof of a suspect's terrorism connections before federal agents could obtain personal information. The committee also wants to eliminate a gag order provision that prohibits any business from speaking about an FBI request for information.
Once the Senate passes its version of the bill, a committee will be formed with the House to work out the differences between the two versions.
Passed in October 2001, the USA Patriot Act is a cornerstone of the Bush administration's war on terrorism, and the president has insisted that Congress make permanent all of the act's provisions."

"In February, Rotary celebrated its 100th anniversary. Local Rotarian Jack West has been a member for more than half of its existence, and recently stepped down from his responsibilities with the Fergus Falls Noon Rotary Club.
West, 96, announced last week his run as an active Rotarian would end after 62 years.
"Over the past 62 years I felt that I had done my share," said West. "But there was also not much left for me to do."
West calls the Mill Street Residence in Fergus home. He has been retired for more than 30 years. He is old enough that even some of his sons are retired."

"West, at 96, retires from Rotary
By Kelley Gorman
In February, Rotary celebrated its 100th anniversary. Local Rotarian Jack West has been a member for more than half of its existence, and recently stepped down from his responsibilities with the Fergus Falls Noon Rotary Club.
West, 96, announced last week his run as an active Rotarian would end after 62 years.
"Over the past 62 years I felt that I had done my share," said West. "But there was also not much left for me to do."
West calls the Mill Street Residence in Fergus home. He has been retired for more than 30 years. He is old enough that even some of his sons are retired."

"Green Oak Township
Bids needed for arsenic removal
Green Oak Township will be accepting bids for an arsenic removal treatment for the Centennial Farm Water System. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality ordered the township to make upgrades to the water system that serves the 240-unit condominium at Rushton and 10 Mile when the water was shown to have arsenic levels of 50 parts per billion. The township owns and operates the well. Currently, 20 parts per billion is acceptable, however, the federal standard will drop to 10 parts per billion in 2006. Kurt Mehigh, a project engineer for the Flint-based firm Rowe Inc."

"Our week ended without the big smoker we needed to win. However, the 2005 Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament with over 800 boats fishing ended on a sweet note for all involved. Our north running boat found some small fish, and..."

"James Croft fishing in the Bear Caught holds the first day lead with a 46.1 lb kingfish. Charles Shiroky in the Lucky 7 boat with a 44.4-pound fish holds second place and Johnny Wood in the King Slayer with a..."

"Thursday at 6:30am we will be moving by the check out boat on the first day of the two day Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament. Upwards of 1000 boats will be heading out from three inlets St Mary s River in..."

"Monday was a tough day for us. Great weather and lots of good bait produced zero fish. Along with a number of other boats, we fished the beaches north of St Augustine. This area had been hot for the past..."

"I wrote this article the week before the 1997 Bassmaster's Classic. It has really changed since then. The one next week is much bigger and more money is involved. Check this article and look at how much it has changed..."